Category Archives: In Her Mother’s Shoes

You’re Not Done Yet!

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

THE SECOND ACT NOVELIST (https://janefriedman.com/second-act-novelist-6-ways-prepare/) I love this post on Jane Friedman’s blog–probably because I relate to it so completely. I spent many years whining about how I wished I could afford to stop working so I could write full … Continue reading →

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A TALE OF TWO STORIES

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

At any given time, I have multiple story ideas ping-ponging around in my brain. Usually, if I am patient, one rises closest to the surface screaming “Choose me! Choose me!” At that point, the other story ideas recede into the … Continue reading →

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STAR CATCHING’S IMMINENT ARRIVAL!

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Do you believe that our departed loved ones watch over us from up there among the stars? October 25th is a sad day for me every year. On October 25, 1972 Paul, the man I expected to spend the rest … Continue reading →

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In Search of The Right Agent

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Ah, the long and winding road to agent representation. And people think running for President is tough?   A little background: my first two novels Autumn Colors and In Her Mother’s Shoes, were self-published because of my inability/failure to secure an … Continue reading →

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WHERE WRITING IDEAS COME FROM – PART THREE

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

My last two blog entries were about the inspiration for my first two books, Autumn Colors, and In Her Mother’s Shoes. Today I will show an example of authors branching out from imaginary variations on their own life stories. The … Continue reading →

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Where Writing Ideas Come From – Part Two

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I keep a lengthy list of story ideas. Some have materialized and have been published. Some are in the works. And some are just ideas. I list them and reference them periodically, letting potential story lines “free associate” somewhere in … Continue reading →

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Great review of In Her Mother’s Shoes

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Okay, so I didn’t win the WD Self Published Book Competition. But I felt like a winner when I received this evaluation of In Her Mother’s Shoes: 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards Entry Title In Her Mother’s Shoes … Continue reading →

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Best Chronicle Book Fair Ever!

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Talk with authors, booksellers, publishers and enjoy the ambiance of downtown Glens Falls. Click on the link for details! Chronicle Book Fair Flier

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Come to the Chronicle Book Fair!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Whether you are an author wanting to show off and sell your books, or a reader relishing a literary feast, mark your calendars for November 3, 2013 between 11a.m. and 4p.m. for the Chronicle Book Fair. This event, held annually … Continue reading →

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PERSONAL DISCIPLINE: AS IMPORTANT AS TIME

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

For months I have been looking forward to my retirement date. For me, retirement equated to inheriting a lot of time that I didn’t own before. That time belonged to my employer. I still work part time, but the schedule … Continue reading →

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